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Landlord and Tenant Guides Landlords rights when tenants possessions are left in a property Many landlords presume that the possessions left by the tenant are now automatically theirs, however this is not the case. Possessions can often look like unwanted rubbish therefore landlords will simply dispose of them. Landlords need to be wary of undertaking this course of action and should take care to avoid any potential claim against […]

Landlord and Tenant Guides What Landlords should know about the draft Tenant Fees Bill On 1 November 2017, the draft Tenant Fees Bill (the Bill) was introduced in Parliament. The rationale behind the Bill was to make it fairer and easier for tenants by removing costly upfront payments and to make private rented accommodation more accessible. Currently, the Bill is due to come into force on 1 June 2019, […]

Landlord and Tenant Guides What should a Tenancy Agreement include? What should a tenancy agreement include? Drafting a tenancy agreement can be confusing and stressful. Recent research carried out by The Citizens Advice Bureau revealed that nearly one in four tenants have received a tenancy agreement where they felt the terms were unfair, but over half of them still signed the agreement. Additionally, one in […]

Landlord and Tenant Guides Tips for first time Residential Landlords Tips for first time residential landlords Becoming a residential landlord can be extremely rewarding. However, with the role comes various challenges. There is a fast-growing problem that many landlords within the United Kingdom are being faced with unexpected and challenging situations in relation to either their property or tenants. Statistics have revealed that more […]

Landlord and Tenant Guides An Introduction to Deposit Protection Schemes for Landlords What are tenancy deposit protection schemes? As house prices continue to rise, it is estimated that a quarter of UK households will be privately renting by the end of year 2021. This stresses the importance of providing greater protection to both landlords and tenants entering into tenancy agreements. From 6 April 2007, it became compulsory […]